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Collection of Ladies Leg Calipers

About the Item

A collection of ladies leg calipers Group of nine user-made whimsical calipers in the form of ladies legs, cut from steel. Used to measure inside and outside diameters. Each on a custom stand. Measurements: Calipers – 3” to 8” Height on stands – 6-3/4” to 12-3/4”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137528494893
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